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underachieved

/ˌʌndərˈæktɪvd/ verb · British & US
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What does underachieved mean?

verb

To fail to achieve as much as one is capable of or as much as one had hoped to achieve. To perform or succeed at a level that is lower than expected.

Example

"The team underachieved in the tournament, failing to reach the finals despite their strong performance in the group stage."

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